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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
luring secretary Teller,s %aaminlslratlon

iurlng secretary Teller's administration
1.-the .nteriey department, when Com
,issioner Mcfarland had charge Of the
eneral land office, official notice of the
iitenllon OF the government to recall the
lands as unearhed and turn them over to
the state OF lowe for public entry was
made, and 1t was understood that the
land did 50 revert.
The letters between the heads of de-
p,irtments were published by the secre-
AIRY of the state OF Iowa, and acting in
accordance Herewith scores of settlers
died claims to such lands, and announced
their intention Of taking such steps as
were necessary to secure them as soon
IS the government, had formally com
pleted The transfer. Since then 1t ap
pears that the lands passed intoth hands
Of an English syndicate, formerly known
as the Close Brothers company, with of.
tce in he Strand, London. Later the
company was Incorporated as the West
ern land company and some English
residents of northwestern Iowa were
added to 1t.
1t is said that the general impression
In that part of the state is that the prin-
cipai holder of these lands is the duke OF
Sutherland. AT n rate, it is under
stood that it is an English syndicate COM
posed of English capitalists that is op-
pressing the poor settlers. AS to the
evictions, 1t is said that they have been
going on more or less for the last two
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Crooked ways Of a Public board.

NEW YORK, Oct. S.-The action of the
Jersey City board of finance and taxation
In returning the pay rolls OF the board of
public works to that body with approval,
has caused much speculation in that city.
An expert Is examining the accounts of
the board of public works and it is al
legged that when his work is finished a
large deficiency will be found to exist.
some experts placing 1t at between 800,
600 and $200, 000. Another meeting Of
the finance board will be held next
Thursday when it is expected the whole
matter. will be made public,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
CONDITION OF TRADE.
Statement of Affairs by Dun and Con
nanY.

6tatencnt OF Affairs by Dun and Com.
pany.
New YORK, Oct. 8.-R. G. Dun & Co. ,s
weekly review Of trade says:
Every condition for q marked advance
In prices has been supplied that the gov.
eminent or operators can control. If the
advance does not come it will be clear
that the locking up OF capital in railroad
and other building, In real estate opera
lions and in speculations of various kinds
has a moro depressing influence than
many realize. The absorption of the
baltimore and Ohio telegraph by the
Western Union removes an Important
cause of hesitation in the stock market;
progress toward reconstruction In Read
ing n settlement of western rate troub-
los remove other; treasury purchases of
bonds and imports of gold supply money
IN and railroad earnings con-
tinue to exceed those of last year. The
increased supply Of money is not vet felt
at all points. More outside ape is
aiken at Boston; money is abundant at
Philadelphia, though conservatism of
banks in valuation Of properties cur
tail the facilities of many manufacturers
and dealers.
Chicago is shipping less money to the
country, though loans to carry grain in
other cities are large and the CONNER
cial demand is greater than usual. But,
at Omaha, money ts very tight and mer-
chants complaining; trade is called ex-
celient u collections only fair. At De-
troit increased demand raises the rate,
anc coiiections are slow; at Cleveland
money Is close, with business better; at
Kansas City the market is close INT col
lections cnly falr bu trade good; at Dem
yer q sharp demand is freely met, and at
southern points the pressure is made a
HUE less severe by some improvement In
colnecelohs-
Inc treasury q paid out since the
nionth oegan sSoV,UVO more thar it has
taken IN ana an Official statement shows
Ihas Soo, ooV, was added in September
70 tne currency IN circulation, which now
eAceeus oy Slos ooo, the mount n
year ago. oold continues to move from
europe ana mercnand1se exports for five
WEEKS from new YORK show an increase
OF So per cent. against a decrease of II
per cent. IN imports here. While cotton
Is going out freely, 1t Is plain that gold
Would no. now pc coming this way but
lor PecuiaIlon ana investment on foreign
accouhe Inc IRON Trade is but little
easeliea Dy the enormous output, which
was a44, ooo tons weekly, Oct. l, a gain
ol ia per CENT. Tor the month and 1876
PEI cene ABOVE the output a year ago.
Des' graoes are SUN nrm; No. Is plelty
am gley evlge IS over supplied. Some
eastern mliis oHer rails at $S5 for next
tsei %, ae aas me marsets for copper,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
DAKOTA CoNDENsArioN>.

There were Indications of snow at
aiRhmore Friday.
Lake county took thir'y-sesen pre-
ms at the recent territorial far.
Arrangements are being made at
Huron for a memorial ser vice In honor
of the late Johu B. Finch.
A snow storm, with q strong, cold wind
set III at Devils Lske Thursday night
and continued through Friday.
A huge water tank will be erected at
Olear Lake at once by the Darlington.
O. dar Rapids aid Nor bern railway.
The roller mills of CLEAR Lake have
more orders for -four than can be filled.
The capacity of these mills is 800 bar
rels per G,y.
u. q. NeH, living abont fifteen miles
southwest from Huron, had forty tons
of hay destroyed by prairie fire a few
evenings ago.
In Aberdeen prices Of wheat are in
some instances five cents higher than
card prices and wheat is being hauled
some days owe twenty miles.
John Lind. M. o.. of New Uim, Mimi,
arrived 10 Watertown Friday with q
party of friends and will spend a fort
night or so theresbouts in quest of game.
Iroquois can boast OF wheat market
this fall. Competition among the grain
buyers is 30 sharp that they pay, most
of the time FROM two I five cents above
market price.
Free mail delivery statistics for the
month of September at Huron show:
Letters collected, 5,597; postal cards,
992; papers, $50 Delivered letters, 6 ,644;
postal cards, 1905; papers, 400. The
total collections were $3.50; deliveries
IL, $50.
The marshal Of Aberdeen has received
telegraphic orders to release M. Caliister,
who was arrested last week on a charge
of cattle stealing in Union county, Ore.
The sheriff from Oregon intended start.
ing for his prisoner several days ago
and the cause Of the release can't be
ascertained.
Those portions of the territory which
suffered from drought to the damage
of crops last summer, report the ground
IN better condition for fall blowing than
for four years past. The late summer
rains thoroughly saturated the ground,
which is regarded as on assurance of a
good crop e year.
An important land sale was oonsum-
mated at CLEAR Lake a few days since.
7. f. Hanley, agent of the Eastern
land and investment company, sold 800
acres near town to Wisconsin parties. 1t
Is their intention to engage extensively
In the stock business, breeding, buying
and selling. A good price was paid for
the land.
J.W. Fowler, adjusting agent of the
st. Paul fire and murine insurance com
pany, aftersadiusting some losses neal
Westport, in Brown county. Wednesday
started to go to Aberdeen, when a
prairie fire WAS discovered near the road
which finally destroyed several whea,
stacks. Being the last man along the
road he wat arrested, but acquitted at
his trial there being no evidence
against him.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Victims Of \ wreokaa s,san.r

TORONTO. Ont, Oct. 8.-Capt. Trowell,
Chief Engineer Ellis and Mrs. Blood.
stewardess, of the illfated propeller Cali.
fornia, have arrived here. They brought
with them the bodies OF George Foley,
purser, Arthur Hazard, cabin boy, and
Miss Pappas, lady's mnid. The latter
bodies were sent east. The captain
the chief engineer decline to say any
thing about the wreck at present.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Settled by nrarrIare.

ST. Louis, Oct. 8.-Miss Jessie Ander.
son, the;16 year old belle Of Columbus.
KY, who eloped from home two days ago
with Charles Keys, an express messenger,
was followed to st. Louis by her mother,
who made complaint and caused the ar.
rest of the pair. They were locked up
but a few hours when Keys consented to
marry the girl at once, and the
was performed, The elopement caused a
sensation in Kentucky. as the Anderson
family is widely known.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
rho Leagua rnnana,

The League Innocent OF wrong-Doing.
LONDON, Oct. s.-Earl Spencer, In q
speech at A~berysurth. said he was salts
fed that the land league had had moth
ing whatsoever to do with crime in Ire
land. Referring to state trials In Ire
land, he said that he would not advocate
a breach of the law, but according to the
present condition Of affairs he could not
expect anything different. He felt a
stronger conviction than ever before that
Ireland stood in nsed OF home rule.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
seeking Happiness q pe....

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Oct. 8.-Mrs.
Alamazon Clark, IS years OF age, FORM
erly OF Galesburg, ILL, sister-in-law Of
Massena Clark, the millionaire real
estate dealer, committed suicide at
the latter's residenccby shooting herself
Tour mes with a revolver. Mrs. Clark's
husband died last August, since which
TIME she has been Frustrated with grief,
finally resulting In dementa, during
which she was lmpelled to take her life
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Republicans Rerin. TO LAY Viz.

YORK, Oct. Seen. John N.
Knapp, chairman of the Republican state
executive committee, was in conference
at the Fifth Avenue hotel with Senator
Hlsccck ex-senator Miller, Col. Grass
ana james A. Dsbison, The candidates for
attorney general. Plans for the speak
lhE campaign were discussed, but the
only dehnite appointment made was one
ioF Messrs. Miller aud Hiscock, who will
speak at jamestown. October lie.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
The Warrant for MaGari.,..

MONTREAL, Que, Oct. Sit is ru.
mored here that the MeGargle warrant
has been Endorsed in Ontario. Baxter
left post haste for the west aud was
Joined at Hamilton by four detectives
from Chicago, Crown Prosecutor Green
shield refuses to say what this action
uortenda.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
SHARP SAVED FROM SING SING.
Chief Justice Ruger s~usponds the sent
once Till the snpaal la naaIdad.

CHIEF Justice Ruger Susponds the Sent
once Till the appeal is Decided.
ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 8.-Jacob Sharp
will not go to Sing Sing before the court
OF appeals has finally passed on his case.
Chief Judge Ruger heard the arguments
of counsel on both sides on the applica-
tion for a stay of proceedings and then
granted the desired relief. The appeal
from the decision will be argued before
the full bench Wednesday, Oct. 10. w.
Bourke Cochran, x. Wirsio.. p::-a ~
Albert w. Stickney appeared for
Mr.. Sharp and District Attorney Nicoll
represented the prosecution. The argu-
ments were substantially the same as
those made before Judge Potter at the
general term.
At the conclusion MI. Cochran re-
marked that in view of the early hearing
he thought that Sharp, who was 20 years
old, and likely to die If removed to
prison, ought not to be disturbed az long
as the case was pending in the court. Mr..
NicoH assured him that eminent physi-
clans had declared that there would be
no danger in the transfer. Judge Ruger
thought 1t would be impossible for him
to review the case inside of several weeks.
as the papers were very voluminous and
~ Woulu Ue petter Ior nlm not TO express
an opinion until the full bench considered
it. He stated, however, that he had
read q number of opinions on Judge Bar
rett's rulings, which he must confess had
raised grave doubts in his mind. Argu-
ment must remove them, and reference
must be to authorities. He thought before
se%ntence was executed the rulings should
be reviewed. II he did not grant a stay
considerable delay would be necessary,
and accordingly he would grant "a GER
~titicate of grave doubt" remarking in
cidentally that the gravest doubt was as
to the admission of Sharp's testimony be-
fore the senate investigating committee.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
The People panic-strioken.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Sturgeon General
Hamilton has received a dispatch from
Tampa. Florida, saying that twenty new
cases of yellow fever had appeared and
that four deaths had occurred since the
last report. The people ara panic-stricken,
and all that are able to are leaving for
the north. The remainder are encamped
in tents on the outskirts OF town. "A
strict %qarantine has been ordered.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10

For ffteen years ! was annoyed with severe
pain IN my head and discharges into my throat
impaired. BY the use of Ely'E Cream Balm l
have overcome these tronbles.-J. B. Case, st.
Denla Hotel, broadway, New York.
m AnsWer to your questions about the
Cream Balm would say that used it for cold
IN the head with very beneficial results. I have
kept 1t on hand for nearly two years. r, A,
Reynolds, Riverside, Cal,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
From . CREATOR. arasp,

Boston, Oct. 8.-The Woonsocket
Rubber %company's property, attached by
Shipton Green, Il creditor, has been re-
leased by order of United States Commits
sioner Stetsen, bonds In 5000, 900, or
double the amount OF the claim, having
been furnished by Joseph Banigan and
three Others on the part Of the company.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Gave His Uncle a JOB.

LONDON, Oct. s.-The report OF the
death of Sultan Maley Hassan, OF Nor
rocco, is confirmed. He has been sue
ceeded by his ~l64year-old son, who took
the oath of office over the lead body of
his father, and Immediately upon assum-
ing the throne appointed his favorite
uncle grand vizier.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
EvicTso sv LANDLORDS,
IN. IpriviaE o. settler. From rhel

Tbs Driving Of SETTLERS From Their
Homes III lows.
BURLINGTON, la, Oct Sword was
received in this city from O,Brien
county concerning the e~yictions BY 4
British land syndicate which wars re-
Gently reported from Washington. The
cases referred to are chiefly In O'Brien
counsy IN n~orthwaste,in Iowa. 1t Is
STATED that the land in Question. roma
%, acres, was fart Of an old unearnad
aranS made by thS general eovernment
e y ST Paul 8 sdoay City railroad but
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
reports Of yellow peyer a F1or,d.

WASHINGTON, Oct, 6,--The p~ostofice
department is informed by Division
Superintendent Turner, at Atlanta, that
yellow fever prevails at Tampa, Fla.
and that the board of health will quaran-
tine ut Lakeland, and asks If mails will
be transferred at Seffrer. No ~instruc-
lions will be given yet, there being a dis
pute between tho Florida authorities and
the national board OF health as to whether
yellow fever really exists.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Entitled to the Land.

WASHINGTON, Oct. s.-Secretary Lamar
has decided that the Wisconsin Cen
trail railroad WAS entitled to its grant of
land from Portage to Ashland, Wis. aud
directed that patents for the same be
issued. He denied the application of the
for a suspension of the recent order
of withdrawal until the road could adjust
its Grant
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
"a MurdererN, sentenoa Rednnea.

CHICAGO, Oct. 8. -Thomas Maguncha,
the Italian convicted In Judge Altgeld's
court 4 week since for the murder of
john Ryan, was granted a new trial by
Judge Alleged. He pleaded guilty and
was .sentenced to three years in the peni-
tentiary, The former sentence was
eleven years In the same, institution
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Randall Bound for Georv,a

WASHINGTON, Oct. Sex Speaker
randall has left Washington for Atlanta.
ia, where he will deliver an address al
the opening of the Piedmont exposition.
In that city, on Monday next.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Couidn,t Live without nis VIC.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct. 8.-Col. A.
w. Quin, late Of the quartermaster's de-
partment, United States army, committed.
suicide by hanging. His death is at
tributed to melancholy, consequent upon
the death of his wife.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Suicide of IA Wealthy Man.

READING, Pa, Oct. s.-John NJ. Keim.
a wealthy citizen Of L~obacksville, this
county, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head. The deceased was
indicted at the last term of court on a
charge OF ~defraudins u bank out of 800
and tits supposed. that the trouble led
him to take his life.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
a WOMAN MAKES A REPORT.
Statement From the General ~Inysssiga
tor, Knirhts Of Labor.

tor. Knights of Labor.
MIkNEAPoLrs, Mimi, Oct. ~8.--yaeneral
Treasurer Frederick Turner submitted
his annual report showing that the gross
receipts of the general executive officers
In Philadelphia for the year including d
balance carried forward from last year OF
el19, 9Sl had been, $i97, 65T and the ex-
psnditures $401, $50. The detailed state
ment accompanying the report accounted
for every cent of tbs disbursements. An
other report was presented by Mrs.
Barry, general investigator of women,s
work and the assembly then took a Ie-
cess.
At the afternoon session Mrs. Leonara
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
No Whisky to BE Had There.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Oct. 8 This city,
the capitol Of Florida, is now dry. Tae
liquor licenses have expired. and the pro-
hibftionists have influenced the county
cnmmtssfpnersInot TO renew sifeT1. SO
that it Is impossible to get a drink OF
whisky In the city.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Ex sseeretary Manning Dying,

New York special. Sths Dan Man
ning's life "a drawing to a close. The
brilliant ex-secretary Of the treasury ia
near his end. The report shz.t he liz III
again, iost sent oat from here, is
both false and true. de Ia ill but
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
!, EnlIottnp rnr : Irara

BINGHAMToN, N. Y; Oct. s.-The
two n and tftieth ballot for Judge
Tor the Sixth district was taken by the
republican judiciary convention and the
deadlock remains unbroken. The con.
yention thea adjourned to Thursday af-
ffarnon.,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10

LONDON, Oct. 3.-The decision of the
Rochester tories to retain Col. Hughes
Hallett in his seat has delighted the lib
erals, who will seize the opportunity that
It affordedto attack the conservative party
on high ground.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Suicide or a Consumptive.

LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. s.-Henry
Hawas of MELVILLE, who has been suffer
ing from consumption and was depend
ent, committed suicide by shooting him
self with a shotgun. The load passed
entirely through him and killed him in
stantly.
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they want Their ris ERecornl,ed.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. 8.-Ths New
England survivors of southern military
prisons held their annual meeting here.
It was the largest and most enthusiastic
since the society was organized and in
Guided veterans from every state in New
England. Officers for the ensuing year
were chosen. Ii was voted as the sense
of this association that the suffering of
the union prisoners of war and tho dis
eases contracted while in prison should
be recognized by congress aud that this
association endorses the action taken by
the National association Of union
ex-prisoners of the war OF the
..liional enoampment of the G. A. r.
in reference to pensions; that each menu
Der Of the New England association report
this vote to the post of which he is a
member and ask their Influence; also
that this be sen to the president Of the
national association and the pension com
mittee; also to each member IL congress
in New England.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10

NEW York, Oct. Sat the woman
suffrage party's headquarters legal opin-
ions were made public from ex-Chief
Justice Greene, of Washington Territory;
e1-Chief Justice McCurdy, of Connecticut;
ex-Chief Justice Cole, of Iowa; ex-Judge
Waite, of Chicago; ex-Judge Culver, of
Brooklyn, and other distinguished law
yers, fully endorsing Mr.. Hamilton Will
cox's claim that women are legally en-
titled to vote.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10

Engiish Athletes Break Their Records.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct 70 The ath-
ietic association Of the university of
Pennsylvania gave an exhibition at the
university grounds in honor OF William
Boyd Page, the champion running high
Jumper Of the world There we're three
events. G. w. v Clarke. champion
eleven sixteenths mile walker In Englaaa
and Canada, walked q mile In i p.f,et
heavy track in Z minis. 10 secs. Mi
Page made y running high jump, which
broke his. own record OF 6 feet 3 la
inehes-nameiY 6 feet 4 inches sTnpp
Ray, English champion pois Wake
vauited II feet 4 inches. Hia secor,.
II feet 9 5-8 inches An address OF y.as
come was rendered Mr.. Psss. Aad also .
testimonial in the shape OF . yAIuabi.
gold watch.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
Refused to Return to work.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. s.-The Knights
Of Labor assembly No. 70, of s~hoemakers,
has ordered the shoemakers In eight
shops, who struck for higher wages, to
go back to work. The men refused to do
80 and will probably be expelled from the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. s.--The green
glass:biowers east OF the A~lleghenies,
who v been on q strike since Septem.
Der for a 10 per cent increase In age
have accepted q N advance OF 8 per cent,
the closed factories. will be reopened
within ten DAYS.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10

AvaiiAbie In the Sweet BYE and Rye.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. Oct. 8.-Trustee
Merwin, of the insolvept estate of r.. S.
Wheeler g. Co., importers, has issued his
statement. showing total assets supposed
20 ne available some time) 1851, $40 and
liabillIies shown by the books 81. 25I4h.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shlloh's Cure is
the remedy for you. Sold by Dir, Wander
hule.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-10
lHE MARKETS.

WHEAT--octoher $3.50, November 7oHe.
GoRN--Qctober 42y3c November 42ls'
PORk-Iear $500.
LARD October $3.50, November 80. 80.
sHORf-l;IBS -Octotar ST.35.